<ul><li>Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, declined to join President Trump on his recent trip to the Middle East, causing irritation to Trump.</li><li>During a speech in Riyadh, Trump praised the CEO of Nvidia for attending the trip but took a jab at Tim Cook for not being present.</li><li>In Qatar, Trump mentioned having a 'little problem' with Tim Cook and expressed displeasure over Apple's operations in India.</li><li>Trump created uncertainty by threatening tariffs on iPhones made outside the U.S., putting Apple back in the administration's focus after a previous tariff exemption secured by Cook.</li></ul>

Tech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades

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